**Executive Summary**
On July 9, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Indian diaspora at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, joined by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The address highlighted a decade of progress in India-Australia bilateral relations and the critical role of the one-million-strong Indian community in Australia. The Prime Minister called on the diaspora to contribute expertise and ideas toward the goal of achieving a "Viksit Bharat" by 2047.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Bilateral and Economic Relations**
* India and Australia are characterized as "natural partners" due to economic complementarities.
* The bilateral partnership focuses on building a secure, prosperous, and resilient relationship.
* Significant progress has been made over the last decade in strengthening diplomatic and economic ties.
**Role of the Indian Diaspora**
* The diaspora is described as a "living bridge" that integrates into Australia’s social fabric while preserving Indian cultural traditions.
* People-to-people ties are a defining characteristic of the relationship, supported by the nearly one million people of Indian origin in Australia.
**Education as a Strategic Pillar**
* Education is identified as one of the strongest pillars of the bilateral relationship.
* Key developments include the presence of a large Indian student community in Australia and the establishment of Australian university campuses in India.
**India’s Industrial and Technological Progress**
* India is experiencing rapid growth driven by policy reforms, a digital revolution, and next-generation infrastructure.
* Major advancements are being made in communication technology, semiconductors, smartphone manufacturing, and "Make in India" defense exports.
* India’s democratic strength and innovation are cited as primary drivers for creating new opportunities for global partners.
**Impact Analysis**
**Indian Diaspora in Australia**
**Impact**
The community is recognized as a vital cultural and economic link between the two nations, contributing significantly to Australia's social diversity.
**Action Required**
Members are encouraged to provide their ideas and expertise to support the national goal of building a developed India (Viksit Bharat) by 2047.
**Educational Institutions and Students**
**Impact**
Increased bilateral focus on education strengthens the framework for student mobility and institutional collaboration, such as cross-border campuses.
**Action Required**
Australian universities and Indian students must continue to engage in exchange programs and institutional expansions to maintain education as a core partnership pillar.
**Global Business and Technology Partners**
**Impact**
International partners gain access to new opportunities resulting from India's advancements in manufacturing, digital technology, and defense.
**Action Required**
Stakeholders in the technology and manufacturing sectors should align with India’s growth in semiconductors and "Make in India" initiatives to leverage emerging opportunities.
Key Entities Referenced
Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India who delivered the address to the Indian diaspora, highlighting bilateral growth and India's developmental vision.
Anthony Albanese: Prime Minister of Australia whose presence at the event underscored the commitment to the India-Australia bilateral partnership.
Viksit Bharat by 2047: The national goal for a developed India by 2047, which the Prime Minister invited the Indian community to support.
Make in India: A primary government initiative highlighted for its impact on domestic manufacturing and defense exports.
Melbourne, Australia: The location of the diaspora gathering at Marvel Stadium, central to the applicability of the event for the Indian community.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister addresses the Indian Diaspora in
Australia
Posted On: 09 JUL 2026 6:40PM by PIB Delhi
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed today a large gathering of the Indian community in
Australia at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne. In a special gesture, the Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon.
Anthony Albanese, also joined the diaspora event.
Addressing the gathering, Prime Minister thanked the diaspora for their gracious welcome. He also
expressed gratitude for the gracious presence of Prime Minister Albanese and his steadfast commitment to
India-Australia relations, including the welfare of the Indian diaspora. Prime Minister highlighted the
remarkable progress made over the past decade in the bilateral partnership. He underlined that the
complementarities between the two economies positioned India and Australia as natural partners in
shaping a secure, prosperous and resilient partnership.
Prime Minister expressed appreciation for the contribution of the Indian diaspora in Australia to the
bilateral relationship, describing them as a living bridge between the two countries. He noted that the
community, even while playing an important role in Australia’s social fabric, had preserved their cultural
traditions and were sharing their colour, warmth and vibrancy with the local people. Underlining the
presence of a large community of Indian students in Australia and the growing number of Australian
Universities opening campuses in India, he noted that education was one of the strongest pillars of the
bilateral relationship.
Prime Minister elaborated on the rapid progress taking place in India, based on sustained high growth,
policy reforms, digital revolution and next-generation infrastructure development. He stated that the
country was making new strides in the fields of communication technology, semiconductors, smart phone
manufacturing and ‘Make in India’ defence exports. He further added that India’s democratic strength,
combined with its talent, technology and innovation, were creating new opportunities for its global
partners. He also underlined that India’s approach was not just to focus on its own progress, but to walk
hand in hand with its friends and partners. Prime Minister called upon the Indian community to contribute
with ideas and expertise to achieve the goal of building a Viksit Bharat by 2047. The full address of Prime
Minister may be seen here [link].
The event was attended by members of the Indian diaspora from diverse fields, including students,
professionals, entrepreneurs, researchers, community leaders and representatives of cultural organisations.
The gathering reflected the depth of people-to-people ties that characterizes the India-Australia
relationship. Australia is home to about a million people of Indian origin.
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